Chanchai

Chanchai is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.1km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Chanchai village. As per 2009 stats, Gophanagar is the gram panchayat of Chanchai village.

Here you can discover what makes Chanchai unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Chanchai’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chanchai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chanchai is 311637. The village spans a total geographical area of 80.59 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Balurghat is nearest town to Chanchai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chanchai village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chanchai

Population of Chanchai

According to the 2011 Census, Chanchai has a total population of about 226, with approximately 106 males and 120 females. The sex ratio is around 1132 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 25 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 5 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 214. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.41%, with male literacy at about 62.26% and female literacy near 55.00%. There are around 50 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chanchai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chanchai

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chanchai. As per the 2011 stats, Chanchai had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chanchai

Knowing the nearby villages of Chanchai helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chanchai.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chanchai